中国经济半年报丨利润同比增长超60% 上半年我国钢铁行业发展更“绿”更智能

Group 1 - The steel industry in China experienced a total profit increase of 63.26% in the first half of the year, with a total profit of 59.2 billion yuan [1] - The crude steel production in China reached 515 million tons, showing a year-on-year decrease of 3.0%, aligning with national industrial regulation policies [1] - The implementation of production control measures has resulted in a 3.7% decrease in crude steel output among major steel enterprises, maintaining low inventory levels and stable steel prices [3] Group 2 - Over 700 million tons of steel production capacity in China achieved ultra-low emissions in the first half of the year, with some plants utilizing CO2 to create industrial products and others using waste heat for seawater desalination [3] - A carbon capture project at Ningbo Steel is producing dry ice from CO2 emissions, reducing carbon emissions by 10,000 tons annually [4][6] - A large seawater desalination facility in Tangshan is operating efficiently, producing 35,000 tons of fresh water daily, powered entirely by waste heat steam from the steel plant [8] Group 3 - Investment in energy-saving and environmental protection by key steel enterprises accounted for 28.9% of total investments, with total energy consumption decreasing by 1.5% year-on-year [12] - By the end of June, 193 steel enterprises had completed or partially completed ultra-low emission modifications, covering approximately 77.3 million tons of crude steel capacity [12] - The steel industry has seen significant digital upgrades, with 82.9% of enterprises establishing intelligent control centers and 63.4% utilizing 3D visualization systems [12] Group 4 - The proportion of steel used in manufacturing has exceeded 50%, with industrial material production increasing significantly [16][21] - Innovations in high-end steel products include ultra-thin silicon steel and high-performance steel, driven by advancements in manufacturing and energy infrastructure [19][21] - The manufacturing sector, particularly exports, has been a major driver of steel consumption growth in China [21]